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    Home » DIY Family Food

    Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways

    Published: Aug 6, 2013 · Modified: Dec 25, 2022 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 60 Comments

    Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy I don't know about you, but lunch at my house can sometimes be a little frustrating. While I'm craving something full of flavour (like a chicken vegetable wrap with lots of sauce and spices), my girls are screaming for the mildest food available on earth (like macaroni & cheese or grilled cheese sandwiches). I've been experimenting with different ideas for lunch that can please both my more mature palate and the girls' milder palate without lots of work on my end. The following recipe has been a huge hit at our house – I whip up a quick batch of amazingly good homemade bruschetta, and then make a simple dish for them and a simple lunch for me with most of the same ingredients. It's so easy and tasty!

    Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy In this recipe, I've used juicy, meaty California Tomato Farmers' Field Tomatoes. These guys are so good that my 20-month-old snuck a tomato from the box when I wasn't looking and started eating it like an apple. California Tomato Farmers Field Grown Tomatoes - The DIY Mommy It's no wonder these tomatoes are so tasty right out of the box - California provides just the right environment for tomato growth with warm days and cool nights to produce a meaty tomato that's full of flavour. California Tomato Farmers' tomatoes are available here in Canada from May to November. California Tomato Farmers Field Grown Tomatoes - The DIY Mommy Ready for a simple lunch recipe that's perfect two ways?

    Homemade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways

    Ingredients:

    • 2 large California Tomato Farmers' field-grown tomatoes, chopped into small squares
    • 1 clove fresh garlic, chopped
    • ½ cup fresh, chopped basil
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • naan bread or tortillas
    • grated parmesan cheese
    • grated mozzarella cheese
    • pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce
    • chopped rotisserie chicken
    • ranch dressing or tzatziki sauce

    Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy First, make a small bowl of bruschetta by mixing the tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and salt & pepper together. The great thing about bruschetta is that it can be stored for a day or two and the flavour marinates and gets even better! To make the bruschetta pizza for kids: Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy Spread some pizza/spaghetti sauce on your flatbread and top with a layer of bruschetta.Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese. (You could also add some chopped chicken if desired.) Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy Broil on the top rack of your oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. Cut, cool and serve! Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy Chopped up into toddler-sized bites, this makes a great toddler lunch. To make the bruschetta chicken wrap: Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy Spread bruschetta in the center of your flatbread. Top with sliced rotisserie chicken, parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of ranch dressing or tzatziki sauce. Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy Roll the flatbread and dig in! This makes a wonderfully flavourful lunch or light dinner. Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy Handmade Bruschetta on Flatbread: Two Family-Friendly Ways - The DIY Mommy And the pizza is perfect for your younger crowd of hungry eaters! California Tomato Farmers Field Grown Tomatoes - The DIY Mommy The best part? At only 35 calories, one medium tomato provides 35% of the Daily Value (DV) of vitamin C and 14% of the DV of beta-carotene. Tomatoes are cholesterol and sodium free. They're a great choice for a healthy lunch ingredient. For more information on California Tomato Farmers' field-grown tomatoes, please visit their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Stephanie

      August 13, 2013 at 11:34 pm

      I love to toss chopped tomatoes, basil and olive oil with fresh pasta.

      Reply
    2. nannypanpan

      August 14, 2013 at 12:31 am

      it's cheesy but my favorite recipe for fresh tomatoes are fresh bread, light mayo, cheese and tomato sandwiches

      [email protected]

      Reply
    3. Katie K

      August 14, 2013 at 2:30 pm

      bruschetta is my absolute favorite

      Reply
    4. kaholly

      August 15, 2013 at 9:13 am

      I love it when the eggplant is ready to harvest. I make an awesome casserole with fresh eggplant and fresh tomatoes!

      Reply
    5. Debra Ford

      August 16, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      I love to use the tomatoes from my garden for salsa and fresh marinara

      Reply
    6. Margot C

      August 16, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      I love to make a tomato and chilled shrimp salad,

      Reply
    7. Margot C

      August 16, 2013 at 4:56 pm

      I posted a tweet too: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/368506493655465984

      Reply
    8. D SCHMIDT

      August 19, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      My favorite recipe including tomatoes is Tortellini-and-Tomato Salad, delicious!

      Reply
    9. D SCHMIDT

      August 19, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Tweeted
      https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/369651893514936320

      Reply
    10. tara pittman

      August 20, 2013 at 12:27 am

      I love them on pizza

      Reply
    11. Melissa

      August 20, 2013 at 10:30 am

      I love to use tomatoes for bruschetta!

      Reply
    12. Erica Best

      August 24, 2013 at 12:15 pm

      i love green tomatoes with orka

      Reply
    13. Erica

      August 24, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/371328255384489984

      Reply
    14. Rebecca Graham

      August 25, 2013 at 2:39 am

      I like to make chicken salad stuffed tomatoes.

      Reply
    15. Michelle Hudak

      August 25, 2013 at 2:11 pm

      I love Caramelized Onion, Green Bean, and Cherry Tomato Tian

      Reply
    16. Michelle Hudak

      August 25, 2013 at 2:12 pm

      Tweet
      https://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/371726648279707648

      Reply
    17. Kerry

      August 25, 2013 at 6:05 pm

      I love making goulash with my mom's canned tomatoes!

      Reply
    18. Robin Wilson

      August 27, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      My favorite recipe to make is my son's Salsa Recipe! Yummy!

      zuzu.wilson(at)yahoo(dot)com

      Reply
    19. Robin Wilson

      August 27, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      Tweet:
      https://twitter.com/Zuzuz_Petalz/status/372452521282789376

      zuzu.wilson(at)yahoo(dot)com

      Reply
    20. Karina Lee

      August 27, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      https://twitter.com/karinaroselee/status/372482267811045376

      Reply
    21. Karina Lee

      August 27, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      my favorite recipe with tomatoes is Margarita pizza

      Reply
    22. Lisa Garner

      August 29, 2013 at 1:50 pm

      My favorite recipe using tomatoes is my Cinnamon Turkey Chili.
      lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

      Reply
    23. Lisa Garner

      August 29, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/373171079365148672

      Reply
    24. Kim Beaulieu

      August 29, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      I love this recipe and the photos of the munchkin are so adorable.

      Reply
    25. ky2here

      August 30, 2013 at 7:29 pm

      ratatouille for me!

      Reply
    26. ky2here

      August 30, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      https://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/373619247135457280

      Reply
    27. Angela Ash

      August 30, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      One of my favorites is different types of crackers topped with cheese, alfalfa sprouts & fresh tomato.

      Reply
    28. Jenna

      August 30, 2013 at 9:58 pm

      Love bruschetta. On whole wheat french bread toasted with cheese. YUM!

      Reply
    29. Brenda Elsner

      August 30, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      I love making salsa with fresh tomatoes.

      Reply
    30. Theresa jenkins

      August 30, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      a. Eggplant Parmesan

      Reply
    31. Theresa jenkins

      August 30, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      https://twitter.com/TheresaJenkins/status/373662832685891584

      Reply
    32. Deena

      August 30, 2013 at 10:29 pm

      Tomato and spinach pasta-so easy and absolutely delish!

      Reply
    33. HilLesha

      August 30, 2013 at 11:40 pm

      I love to make Tomato & Basil Casserole. 🙂

      Reply
    34. Rod

      August 31, 2013 at 1:29 am

      Never seen a tomato I didn't like! Love the Fried Green ones the best!

      Reply
    35. Mihaela D.

      August 31, 2013 at 2:11 am

      I love to use tomatoes from my garden for salsa and tomato soup 🙂

      Reply
    36. Lisa V.

      August 31, 2013 at 5:32 am

      My favorite dish to make with tomatoes has to be one that goes with one of my favorite foods....bacon. A good old bacon and tomato sandwich...easy and tasty.

      Reply
    37. Debbie B

      August 31, 2013 at 5:41 am

      i love a fresh Bacon lettuce and tomatoe sandwich!

      Reply
    38. Debbie B

      August 31, 2013 at 5:44 am

      I tweeted here:

      https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/373773010336882688

      Reply
    39. crystle tellerday

      August 31, 2013 at 7:54 am

      tomato sauce

      Reply
    40. Tracy L Davis

      August 31, 2013 at 8:40 am

      I like to make bruschetta.

      Reply
    41. kathy pease

      August 31, 2013 at 9:02 am

      I like to make Baked Tomatoes with Quinoa, Corn, and Green Chiles
      http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/baked-tomatoes-50400000121356/

      Reply
    42. kathy pease

      August 31, 2013 at 9:02 am

      https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/373823010135736321

      Reply
    43. Linda G.

      August 31, 2013 at 10:52 am

      I love to make pasta salad with fresh tomatoes

      Reply
    44. Heather S

      August 31, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      I love to make Macaroni and tomatoes

      Reply
    45. Chrystal D

      August 31, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      I love making my mom's spaghetti sauce!

      Reply
    46. susan smoaks

      August 31, 2013 at 12:43 pm

      I like to make homemade salsa with tomatoes. i use totamoes, onion, salt, pepper and a can of rotel.

      Reply
    47. Katherine Newton

      August 31, 2013 at 1:53 pm

      I love tomato, basil, mozzarella ball and olive salad. With a little italian dressing on top!

      Reply
    48. Trisha McKee

      August 31, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      I love making homemade salsa!

      Reply
    49. Trisha McKee

      August 31, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      Tweeted as wordromancer

      https://twitter.com/WordRomancer/status/373915163352502272

      Reply
    50. Tim Moss

      August 31, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      I really like tomatoes cooked with rice. Simple but awesome!

      Reply
    51. Sand

      August 31, 2013 at 3:41 pm

      I love BLT sandwiches!

      Reply
    52. Donna K

      August 31, 2013 at 4:30 pm

      I like to make salsa.

      Reply
    53. Donna K

      August 31, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      I tweeted:
      https://twitter.com/donnak4/status/373936379178151937

      Reply
    54. Tabathia B

      August 31, 2013 at 4:34 pm

      I love tomatoes in a BLTwith mayo and I get my kids to eat them by adding them to salads

      tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

      Reply
    55. Stephen

      August 31, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      Salsa is great!

      Reply
    56. Tabathia B

      August 31, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/373938724469362688

      tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

      Reply
    57. Jan Olson

      August 31, 2013 at 4:56 pm

      Homegrown tomatoes are the best! Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    58. Cathy Truman

      August 31, 2013 at 5:55 pm

      We like to make homemade salsa from our garden with
      our tomatoes and onions and green peppers.

      Reply
    59. Betty C

      August 31, 2013 at 6:00 pm

      I don't know how I can pick one favorite. I love tomatoes stuffed with chicken or tuna salad, freshly made salsa, BLT's and of course, sliced in a salad.

      Reply
    60. Gianna

      August 31, 2013 at 6:33 pm

      Pizza Margherita.

      Reply

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